CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$4.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $4.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $44 (915%)
Insurance Median: $6 (125%)
Cash: $44 (915% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (125% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $4.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Uhc_Commcoffee $3 62%
Aetna $5 104%
Amerihealth $5 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $6 104%
Cigna $5 104%
Healthy_Blue $5 104%
Humana $5 - $7 104%
Lhc $5 104%
Medadv-Peoples $5 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
United $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 104%
United_Caid $5 104%
Va $5 104%
Wellcare $5 104%
Verity $6 125%
Lucent $7 146%
Ambetter / Centene $9 187%
Workcomp_Saints $11 229%
Lsufirst $13 270%
Gilsbar $28 582%
Multiplan-Pos $35 728%
Multiplan-Ppo $35 728%
Ppoplus $35 728%
Stjude $38 790%
Bayou-Med $41 852%
Dma $41 852%
Lsu $41 852%
Southern-Univ $41 852%
Womans_Hosp $41 852%
Reny $44 915%
Ehn $46 956%
Workcomp_3R $47 977%
Three_Rivers $49 1019%
Workcomp_Strat $49 1019%
Geha $51 1060%
Workcomp_Fp $52 1081%
Usa_Mco $55 1143%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals